Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small tan clips. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Skamos wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... A true patriot, Skamos would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Skamos was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: American accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He is a Jackalwere in disguise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Servant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Servant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has dedicated himself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and balancing his hectic life and new servant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 41000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Ahlyssa was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Stylist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 24000 cp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 4 Holy water. 1 Thunderstones. 2 Antitoxin. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: Standing 5'7", this woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Her white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She takes great joy in being the best Dilettante in town.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is typically in his Painter uniform. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has moderate length copper crest. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born in the north to a Painter, Arjhan learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 26000 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Breastplate. 1 Banded mail.